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Watkins & Eager’s product liability lawyers have tried a variety of cases to defense verdicts in difficult jurisdictions. Our experience includes defense of pharmaceutical and medical device products; asbestos, talc, respiratory injuries; tobacco; personal protective products (respirators, hearing protection, sports equipment, and industrial clothing); automotive and heavy equipment; recreational vehicles; repetitive exposure; construction; welding; pipeline and fuel transmission equipment; kerosene heaters; sports equipment; and power tools.
Mass tort litigators defend clients in asbestos, silica, dioxin, pollution, welding, tobacco, pharmaceutical, plant and pipeline explosions, and tire cases in the most challenging jurisdictions. We have been actively involved in numerous MDL cases serving as lead trial counsel, coordinating counsel, discovery counsel, co-counsel or local counsel, and providing services, including witness preparation, expert witness selection and preparation, and document and exhibit management. We have been at the forefront of defense efforts since the inception of modern product liability theory, and have successfully managed large volumes of cases from discovery through trial in an efficient, non-duplicative, cost-effective manner.
Our staffing model is tailored to the effective administration of individual and mass tort cases. This approach and our rate structure allow us to provide service comparable to national firms at a lower cost to the client.
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Watkins & Eager represents an impressive roster of product manufacturers from the automotive, pharmaceutical and transportation sectors. It has notable experience in mass torts and multidistrict litigation, as well as knowledge of asbestos matters. The team also has broad expertise in appellate and trial settings along with claims investigation matters.
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"The firm handles very complex litigation cases with extreme competency. I have worked with several members of the team at various levels of seniority and they provide high-level advice."
"Watkins & Eager provides top-notch customer service. Their experience and expertise in oddball product liability matters is exceptional."
"The firm handles very complex litigation cases with extreme competency. I have worked with several members of the team at various levels of seniority and they provide high-level advice."
"Watkins & Eager provides top-notch customer service. Their experience and expertise in oddball product liability matters is exceptional."
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David Ayers acts for automotive manufacturers in personal injury and mass tort claims, including cases in several overseas jurisdictions.
"He has a great strategic sense, he's well known and retains a lot of credibility in the courts. He is experienced, works well with our team and is always responsive. He is a tremendous asset for us."
"David is known for his trial work."
"David is a fantastic lawyer."
Lanier Brown is an experienced litigator who represents clients in the automobile sector, with expertise covering wrongful death and personal injury claims.
"He is very experienced in this space and he does a fantastic job."
"He has an excellent reputation. He's a successful trial attorney who leaves a positive impression."
Provided by Watkins & Eager PLLC
American Optical
Bayer
Nissan
Pfizer
Toyota
Verizon
Provided by Watkins & Eager PLLC
Automotive
Electrical Power
Environmental and Toxic Torts
Heavy Equipment
Mass Tort
Medical Device
Pharmaceutical
Sports Equipment
Technology
Telecommunication